异种移植中的排斥反应及其对策研究进展

随着器官移植技术在临床的广泛应用 ,同种异基因器官供体远不能满足受体的需要 ,异种移植有可能解决这一矛盾。非灵长类动物 ,特别是猪 ,因其易于饲养 ,且器官大小及免疫学、生理学特性与人类有一定的相似性 ,作为最适的异种移植器官供体已日益引起人们的关注[1,2 ] 。但由于人类和猪两种源间存在巨大的抗原差异 ,针对异种移植物的免疫应答比对同种移植物更加强烈。本文现对近年来有关异种移植排斥机制及其防治策略作一简要回顾。一、异种移植排斥机制1.超急性排斥反应 (hyperacuterejection,HAR):HAR以血栓形成、出血及异种移植物破坏为…     

转基因在异种移植中的应用

由于供临床移植的器官严重缺乏,而且使用人体器官供移植也还存在各种伦理、法律问题,所以很久以来人们就试图使用动物的器官来替代丧失功能的人体器官。但一直无法克服跨物种间遇到的主要障碍即异种排斥反应,特别是超急性排斥反应,以及迟发性异种移植排斥反应,因此以往的一切尝试均未能成功。进入９０年代以来,由于对异种移植超急性排斥反应的发生机理有了更深入的研究,此外,分子生物学、基因工程等相关学科也得到飞速地发展,有可能通过各种基因工程的手段对供体动物的某些基因进行修饰,使动物有可能作为人体异种移植的供体。现在…     

异种器官移植

由于供体器官来源困难，世界器官移植界重新认识异种移植的价值。本文着重探讨异种超急性排斥的机理，补体、自然抗体、内皮细胞在超急性排斥中的作用以及异种器官移植基础研究的进展。     

补体系统在异种移植中作用的研究进展

补体系统在异种移植超急性排斥反应中的作用已基本被阐明。通过转基因方法使猪血管内皮细胞表达人补体调节蛋白,可以避免发生异种移植超急性排斥反应。但移植过程中的缺血再灌注损伤却不可避免,补体介导的血管内皮细胞激活可以引起急性血管性排斥反应,并影响移植物的长期存活。本文就补体系统在异种移植领域的研究进展作一综述。     

异种器官移植(文献综述)

由于供体器官来源困难,世界器官移植界重新认识异种移植的价值.本文着重探讨异种超急性排斥的机理,补体、自然抗体、内皮细胞在超急性排斥中的作用以及异种器官移植基础研究的进展.     

异种移植中超急性排斥反应的机制与防治策略

异种移植是最终解决全球性供体器官严重短缺问题的最有效途径之一.异种移植中的超急性排斥反应(xenogeneic hyperacute rejection,XHAR)与同种异体移植中的ABO血型不合所致HAR类似.现就HAR的发病机制和防治策略进行综述.     

补体系统在异种移植中作用的研究进展

补体系统在异种移植超急性排斥反应中的作用已基本被阐明。通过转基因方法使猪血管内皮细胞表达人补体调节蛋白，可以避免发生异种移植超急性排斥反应。但移植过程中的缺血再灌注损伤却不可避免，补体介导的血管内皮细胞激活可以引起急性血管性排斥反应，并影响移植物的长期存活。本文就补体系统在异种移植领域的研究进展作一综述。     

非协调性异种气管移植的实验研究

目的探索异种气管移植免疫排斥反应特点,为解决供体气管来源提供新方向,并为研究肺移植继发的气道阻塞性疾病(OAD)建立理想的动物模型。方法建立SD大鼠颈部肌肉瓣包裹移植气管模型,以深低温冻储同种异体气管移植为对照,通过组织化学检查,免疫荧光检查,流式细胞术等方法,观察冷冻与非冷冻豚鼠—大鼠非协调性异种气管移植的成活情况,分析其免疫排斥反应的特点和机制。结果颈部肌肉瓣包裹深低温冻储同种异体SD大鼠长期存活。豚鼠—大鼠冷冻异种气管移植最长成活14 d,平均(13.2±0.75)d;新鲜异种气管移植最长成活9 d,平均(8.0±1.09)d。组织学检查,异体移植气管基本正常,气管通畅度大于80%。异种移植气管呈急性排斥反应表现,移植物大量嗜酸粒细胞,淋巴细胞,单核巨嗜细胞浸润;受体IgM,IgG,C3沉积;外周血CD4+T、CD8+T淋巴细胞明显升高;黏膜上皮剥脱,软骨失去活性;气管通畅度小于50%。以上表现随时间延长而加重,冷冻组弱于非冷冻组。结论细胞免疫反应参与的体液免疫反应为主的急性排斥反应是豚鼠—大鼠非协调性异种气管移植免疫反应特点。深低温冻储消减供体抗原,在一定范围内延长异种移植物成活时间。     

异种移植排斥反应及其对策研究进展

同种异体组织和器官移植的供体来源有限,使异种移植再度成为研究热点.然而异种移植将面临比同种异体移植复杂得多的排斥反应.本文就异种移植排斥反应及其对策的研究近况作一综述.     

国内外异种器官移植的现状及进展

器官短缺已成为阻碍器官移植发展的主要难题,异种移植是解决全球器官匮乏最有价值的方法之一。近年来,基因工程技术的发展和新型免疫抑制药的研发为异种移植提供了新的理论基础。国外陆续开展基因修饰猪-非人灵长类动物或脑死亡受者的相关异种移植研究,并取得一些实质性的进展,但大部分的研究仍处于临床前阶段,距离投入临床跨越巨大。因此,本文结合目前国内外最新的临床前实验研究进展,对异种移植的历史、基因修饰技术发展、异种移植排斥反应及免疫抑制方案等问题进行综述,以期为异种移植的进一步研究提供参考,促进异种移植临床应用,造福更多终末期疾病患者。     

Lung transplantation. Xenotransplantation

The continued and growing success of lung allotransplantation has intensified the worldwide shortage of donor organs. Yet, xenotransplantation remains a daunting challenge. Additional molecular incompatibilities and unforeseen complications will continue to be discovered. Progress has been made, notably on the generation of alpha-Gal double knockout pigs. Progressive increases in organ survival times have been seen for most organs after significant investments of time and money. The lung continues to be an organ with the lowest supply of cadaveric donors and the least potential for expanded living donation or mechanical alternatives. As such, the impetus for xenotransplantation is strong. The lung appears to be exquisitely sensitive to xenograft rejection and resistant to strategies that have been moderately successful in other organs. A complex program involving genetically modified donor organs, recipient preparation for antibody removal or tolerance promotion, and multitargeted drug therapy will likely be required for successful clinical application.     

Modified glycan models of pig-to-human xenotransplantation do not enhance the human-anti-pig T cell response

Genetically modified porcine models of pig-to-human xenotransplantation offer the most immediate answer to a growing shortage of available solid organs. Recently a modified porcine glycan model has been discovered that reduces human antibody binding to levels comparable with allograft standards. As this background provides an answer to the problem of acute humoral xenograft rejection (AHXR), it is important to consider the impact these modifications have on measures of cell-mediated rejection. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of currently relevant glycan knockout models of pig-to-human xenotransplantation in a lymphocyte proliferation assay. To accomplish these goals, genetically modified pigs were created through CRISPR/Cas9-directed silencing of the GGTA1, and CMAH genes. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and spleen cells were obtained from these animals and used as a source of stimulation for human responders in one-way mixed lymphocyte reactions. The response was tested in the presence and absence of clinically available immunomodifiers. Conclusions: Clinically relevant glycan knockout models of pig-to-human xenotransplantation do not enhance the human-anti-pig cellular response. Currently available and conventional immunosuppression has the capacity to mediate the human xenogeneic T cell response to these knockout cells.     

Human leukocyte antigen-DR matching improved skin graft survival from transgenic pigs to accommodate SCID mice reconstituted with human peripheral blood mononuclear cells

The shortage of human organs has encouraged scientists to develop genetically modified pigs for xenotransplantation, such as CD55 or CD46, and CD59 transgenesis as well as alpha-galactosyl transferase gene knockouts. In allotransplantation, the match of human leukocyte antigen class II (HLA-II) may improve graft survival although the role of HLA-II in xenotransplantation is unknown. HLA-II transgenic pigs, including DP, DQ, and DR, have been successfully generated and HLA-DR15+ transgenic pig skin pieces grafted onto severe congenital immunodeficiency (SCID) mice reconstituted intraperitoneally with HLA-DR15+ or HLA-DR15(-) human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (hPBMCs). This study sought to develop an animal model to evaluate the effects of HLA-DR matching on xenograft survival. Human CD4+ and CD8+ were detected from days 7 to 29 after hPBMC reconstitution in SCID mice. Both CD4+ and CD8+ cells of HLA-DR15(-) reconstituted SCID mice were significantly higher at day 29 postgrafting compared with HLA-DR15+ reconstituted SCID mice. An HLA-DR15+ transgenic pig dermal graft survived and integrated into SCID mice reconstituted with hPBMCs/HLA-DR15+ as proven by the histopathological finding that the collagen layer remained intact with little lymphocytic response. In contrast, the transgenic pig dermal graft showed more collagen disruption as well as mild to moderate lymphocytic infiltration when reconstituted in an hPBMC/HLA-DR15(-) SCID mouse. The results suggested that HLA-DR matching eased xenograft rejection; however, it was not yet clear that the response was mediated by T cells.     

Current status of xenotransplantation and prospects for clinical application

Abstract:  Xenotransplantation is one promising approach to bridge the gap between available human cells, tissues, and organs and the needs of patients with diabetes or end-stage organ failure. Based on recent progress using genetically modified source pigs, improving results with conventional and experimental immunosuppression, and expanded understanding of residual physiologic hurdles, xenotransplantation appears likely to be evaluated in clinical trials in the near future for some select applications. This review offers a comprehensive overview of known mechanisms of xenograft injury, a contemporary assessment of preclinical progress and residual barriers, and our opinions regarding where breakthroughs are likely to occur.     

Clinical pig liver xenotransplantation: how far do we have to go?

As pigs are currently the preferred species for organ xenotransplantation, initial experience in liver xenotransplantation with wild-type (WT) pigs, advances in the development of genetically modified pigs, and recent studies using livers from them are reviewed. The xenotransplantation of livers from pigs transgenic for the human complement regulatory protein (CRP) CD55 or from α1,3-galactosyltransferase gene-knockout pigs+/- additionally transgenic for the CRP CD46 (GTKO/CD46 pigs) is associated with the survival of approximately 1 week. Satisfactory hepatic function has been documented, lending support to the concept that the pig liver might provide a bridge to allotransplantation. However, although significant features of rejection have not been documented, the development of an immediate thrombocytopenia after graft reperfusion is problematic and leads to spontaneous hemorrhage within the body cavities, native organs, and graft. Current studies are being directed to understand the factors causing the activation, aggregation, or phagocytosis of platelets, in particular the interaction between platelets and liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, hepatocytes, and Kupffer cells. If this problem can be resolved, a clinical trial of pig liver xenotransplantation as a bridge to allotransplantation may be both feasible and justified.     

Bioprosthetic heart valves of the future

Glutaraldehyde‐fixed bioprosthetic heart valves (GBHVs), derived from pigs or cows, undergo structural valve deterioration (SVD) over time, with calcification and eventual failure. It is generally accepted that SVD is due to chemical processes between glutaraldehyde and free calcium ions in the blood. Valve companies have made significant progress in decreasing SVD from calcification through various valve chemical treatments. However, there are still groups of patients (e.g., children and young adults) that have accelerated SVD of GBHV. Unfortunately, these patients are not ideal patients for valve replacement with mechanical heart valve prostheses as they are at high long‐term risk from complications of the mandatory anticoagulation that is required. Thus, there is no “ideal” heart valve replacement for children and young adults. GBHVs represent a form of xenotransplantation, and there is increasing evidence that SVD seen in these valves is at least in part associated with xenograft rejection. We review the evidence that suggests that xenograft rejection of GBHVs is occurring, and that calcification of the valve may be related to this rejection. Furthermore, we review recent research into the transplantation of live porcine organs in non‐human primates that may be applicable to GBHVs and consider the potential use of genetically modified pigs as sources of bioprosthetic heart valves.     

Acute cellular xenograft rejection

Abstract: The acute cellular rejection process after xenotransplantation of vascularized organs, i.e. heart, kidney and liver, has so far been difficult to study since the implanted organs are lost in a hyperacute rejection before cellular rejection develops. Primarily non-vascularized xenografts-e.g. pancreatic islets-escape the hyperacute rejection, but succumb to cell-mediated rejection during the first week after transplantation in either mice, rats or cynomolugus monkeys. The present view on the mechanisms orchestrating islet xenograft rejection in these animal models will be summarized and in part generalized to give insight into the process of acute cellular xenograft rejection.     

Transgenic pigs designed to express human CD59 and H-transferase to avoid humoral xenograft rejection

Abstract: Research in pig-to-primate xenotransplantation aims to solve the increasing shortage of organs for human allotransplantation and develop new cell- and tissue-based therapies. Progress towards its clinical application has been hampered by the presence of xenoreactive natural antibodies that bind to the foreign cell surface and activate complement, causing humoral graft rejection. Genetic engineering of donor cells and animals to express human complement inhibitors such as hCD59 significantly prolonged graft survival. Strategies to decrease the deposition of natural antibodies were also developed. Expression of human α1,2-fucosyltransferase (H transferase, HT) in pigs modifies the cell-surface carbohydrate phenotype resulting in reduced Galα1,3-Gal expression and decreased antibody binding. We have developed transgenic pigs that coexpress hCD59 and HT in various cells and tissues to address both natural antibody binding and complement activation. Functional studies with peripheral blood mononuclear cells and aortic endothelial cells isolated from the double transgenic pigs showed that coexpression of hCD59 and HT markedly increased their resistance to human serum-mediated lysis. This resistance was greater than with cells transgenic for either hCD59 or HT alone. Moreover, transgene expression was enhanced and protection maintained in pig endothelial cells that were exposed for 24 h to pro-inflammatory cytokines. These studies suggest that engineering donor pigs to express multiple molecules that address different humoral components of xenograft rejection represents an important step toward enhancing xenograft survival and improving the prospect of clinical xenotransplantation.     

Cardiac xenotransplantation: progress toward the clinic

BACKGROUND: Animal organs could satisfy the demand for solid organ transplants, which currently exceeds the limited human donor supply. Hyperacute rejection, the initial immune barrier to successful xenotransplantation, has been overcome with pig donors transgenic for human complement regulatory proteins. Delayed xenograft rejection, thought to be mediated by anti-pig antibodies predominantly to Gal antigens, is currently regarded as the major barrier to successful xenotransplantation. A median graft survival of 90 days in the life-supporting position is considered a reasonable initial standard for consideration of entry to the clinic. METHODS: A series of 10 heterotopic heart transplants from CD46 transgenic pigs to baboons was completed. Immunosuppression consisted of splenectomy, Rituximab (Anti-CD20), tacrolimus, sirolimus, corticosteroids, and TPC. Thymoglobulin (Rabbit Anti-Thymocyte Globulin) was used to treat putative rejection episodes. RESULTS: Median graft survival was 76 days (range 56-113 days, n = 9). Only three grafts were lost to rejection. The remaining grafts lost were due to recipient mortality with baboon cytomegalovirus (BCMV) being the major cause (n = 4). No cellular infiltrates were present as a manifestation of rejection. Three hearts showed chronic graft vasculopathy. CONCLUSIONS: The median survival of 76 days in this group of heterotopic porcine-to-baboon cardiac xenografts represents a major advance over the median 27-day survival reported in the literature. Cellular rejection may not constitute a direct major barrier to xenotransplantation. A median survival of 90 days may be achievable with better control of BCMV infection. If further studies in the orthotopic position replicate these outcomes, criteria considered appropriate for clinical application of cardiac xenotransplantation would be approached.     

Pathologic characteristics of transplanted kidney xenografts

For xenotransplantation to become a clinical reality, we need to better understand the mechanisms of graft rejection or acceptance. We examined pathologic changes in α1,3-galactosyltransferase gene-knockout pig kidneys transplanted into baboons that were treated with a protocol designed to induce immunotolerance through thymic transplantation (n=4) or were treated with long-term immunosuppressants (n=3). Hyperacute rejection did not occur in α1,3-galactosyltransferase gene-knockout kidney xenografts. By 34 days, acute humoral rejection led to xenograft loss in all three xenografts in the long-term immunosuppression group. The failing grafts exhibited thrombotic microangiopathic glomerulopathy with multiple platelet-fibrin microthrombi, focal interstitial hemorrhage, and acute cellular xenograft rejection. Damaged glomeruli showed IgM, IgG, C4d, and C5b-9 deposition. They also demonstrated endothelial cell death, diffuse endothelial procoagulant activation with high expression of tissue factor and vWF, and low expression of the ectonucleotidase CD39. In contrast, in the immunotolerance group, two of four grafts had normal graft function and no pathologic findings of acute or chronic rejection at 56 and 83 days. One of the remaining kidneys had mild but transient graft dysfunction with reversible, mild microangiopathic glomerulopathy, probably associated with preformed antibodies. The other kidney in the immunotolerance group developed unstable graft function at 81 days and developed chronic xenograft glomerulopathy. In summary, the success of pig-to-primate xenotransplantation may necessitate immune tolerance to inhibit acute humoral and cellular xenograft rejection.